Sayed Jawad Qazwini
Adamant on the importance of youth engagement throughout faith-based activities, Sayed Jawad has built a reputation as a religious leader who embraces change while still maintaining a firm hold on the tenets of Islam as a whole. By focusing on topics that impact Muslims in the west on their day-to-day, he has been able to connect with his audiences on a more human level than most, with a focus on presenting complex conversations about spirituality or academia in a digestible manner. From seasoned academics, to children in elementary school, thousands of individuals have been able to draw from his lectures and grow in their faith.
Education
Coming from a family of religious scholars, Sayed Jawad began his religious studies at the young age of 16 under the guidance of his esteemed grandfather, Ayatollah Sayed Mortada Qazwini, the Imam of the Eastern Wing of the Imam Hussain shrine and a prominent religious authority in the sacred city of Karbala. In 2006, he relocated to Qom, Iran where he had the privilege of studying under some of the finest scholars and authorities in the seminary, eventually culminating in his attainment of the equivalent of a PhD within the institution. As a result of his upbringing and education, he is fluent in English, Arabic, and Farsi. Currently, he is working on an academic analysis of the Holy Quran in an effort to better educate the masses about this rich, sacred text.
Perspective
Evident through his sizable presence on social media platforms and early adoptions of new avenues of outreach, Qazwini has made a concerted effort to embrace the public discourse, and operate in arenas that move genuine conversation. In a climate where Muslim youth may often be flooded with pressures to compromise their faith for the sake of social ease, he feels it is important for them to see allies and receive reassurance from trusted figures within their community.
Initiatives
Aside from his presence as one of the founders and resident scholar of AMYN (American Muslim Youth Network) based in Houston, he is also the Founder of the Imam Ali Conference, and The Imam Ali Network. In addition to his efforts within his personal projects, he is a frequent contributor on multiple global television networks and visits centers across the globe to deliver lectures.
Contact
For any questions or general inquiries, please email: jawadqazwini@gmail.com